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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146279 | Advertising sign and method An advertising sign includes an advertising element having a base, mounting means pivotably connected to the base for securing the advertising sign to a mounting surface, and at least one protrusion extending between the base and the mounting means such that a range... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7913438 | Method for arranging and storing an in-progress page and article thereof A method and an article for arranging and storing a page or presentation that is in progress comprising the steps of placing at least one page on a magnetic substrate, wherein the magnetic substrate is sized to receive the at least one page; arranging at least one p... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7849616 | Lockdown shade The lockdown shade is a device for preventing visual access to an area through a window of a door. The device has a shade normally stored on a mounting system that is positioned on a wall surface adjacent to the door window. The shade is fabricated from a solid, opa... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7841115 | Mounting systems A mounting system for displaying planar articles (13) comprising a plate (10) of a magnetic material, a plurality of fingers (12) projecting from the plate (10), the fingers (12) having co-planar support surfaces, and magnets (1... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7707758 | Composite magnetic advertising mailing cards A composite magnetic card for bearing printed data and suitable for mailing purposes comprising (a) a first planar sheet of paper cardstock having a first face and second face; (b) a second planar sheet comprising ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7430824 | Magnetic wall mountable article in-pocket display frame A magnetic wall mounted article in-pocket display frame having at least one window and having an upper portion based from a pocket positioned behind the window with a horizontal hinged portion having a magnet for securing the article display to a magnet attracting s... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7401429 | Shelving system carrying a point of purchase display rack with improved graphic panels In a point of purchase display having an integral graphic panel metallic supporting frame for an H-frame shelving system, retrofit pliant graphic panels are provided that may be quickly installed and remain firmly secured but may be quickly detached from the support... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389601 | Vehicle towing notification sign A vehicle sign assembly includes a pair of elongated sign boards that are attached to a tow vehicle pulling a towed vehicle. The signs protrude away from side doors of the tow vehicle so that they are visible. Each sign has three transparent sides. One side is abutt... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7373747 | Display system A display system comprising a base comprising a magnetic surface and a graphic sheet comprising a substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein a treatment is provided on the front surface and the rear surface. The treatment provided on the front surf... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7351168 | Multiple sports device This device is an all-in-one sports combination, which will allow an individual to play soccer, hockey, rollerblade driveway hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, and basketball, as well as practice kicking a football. The frame structure will allow different height... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340854 | Breakaway sign post with magnetically coupled sections An improved sign post assembly (10) for roadway use is provided wherein a sign post (12) includes a lower section (16) adapted for anchoring to the earth, a mating upper section (20) and a magnetic coupling assembly (24) for mainta... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339449 | Magnetic woven heart A woven magnetic is disclosed. The woven magnetic device comprises a first member comprising a magnetic material and having a body with a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion and the bottom portion has at least two fingers. The woven magnetic de... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338573 | Magnetic substrates with high magnetic loading A method of forming a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, and at least one printable substrate layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, including the steps of providing a molten magnet... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331133 | Method of identifying and documenting hail damage A consistent and effective method of identifying and documenting vehicle dent damage includes the steps of identifying dents on a damaged vehicle, applying an easily visible magnetic marker over each dent on the damaged vehicle, counting the markers on the damaged v... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325343 | Display board system An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, inter... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7302768 | Sign assembly A sign assembly for attachment to a supporting surface. The supporting surface is preferably a portion of a vehicle. The sign assembly preferably includes a display member having indicia formed thereon, a flexible member and an anchoring member operably associated w... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287751 | Barrier game display unit education system The invention is directed to an educational system for use in instruction of educational concepts while playing a game. The system consists of a game sheet having an illustration for use in instruction of an educational concept, a set of magnetic playing pieces asso... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7264476 | Magnetic teaching aid with replaceable name tag A desktop teaching aid which has a body having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising a magnetic material for securing the body to a desk, the body defining a frame around an aperture, educational information represented on the t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7246458 | Message board assembly A message board assembly including a support layer, a top layer, and a magnetic attachment layer. The top layer is coupled to a top surface of the support layer and may include a dry erase surface. The magnetic attachment layer is coupled to a bottom surface of the ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7228814 | Flag storage and support apparatus A flag storage and support apparatus includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A door is hingedly coupled to an edge of the first side wall and is positionable in an open position or a closed positi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225568 | Magnetic advertisement According to one implementation a user customizable, magnetic advertisement includes a first magnetic layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including: a first portion and a second portion including printed material. An adhesive may be ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213853 | Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle overlay The current invention relates to a handle overlay configured to an existing vehicle door handle and a decorative design member affixed to the handle overlay. In addition, the decorative design member can be integrated into a handle overlay for the current invention.... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201415 | Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle The current invention relates to a decorative design member or logo configured to affix to an existing vehicle door handle. Additionally, the current invention relates to a handle overlay configured to an existing vehicle door handle and a decorative design member a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198196 | Stored-value card with magnet A stored-value card assembly comprises a stored-value card and a magnetic sheet. The stored-value card defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface includes an account identifier linking the stored-value card to at least... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194831 | Menu system A menu system comprises a frame that receives interchangeable menu sections with different heights such that sections of various heights are combined to fill the frame space. The menu sections have a central web with upper and lower front channels that receive a pre... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7194828 | Badge for displaying multiple and interchangeable pieces of information An article to be worn, such as a badge, displays indicia such as identification and advertising. The article includes a housing, a first indicia member positioned on the first indicia portion of the housing and a second indicia member positioned on the second indici... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188582 | Personnel location control system with informational message presentation A personal placement and location control system for controlling movement of one or more individuals to a particular destination. The control system provides a plurality of rows of indicators spaced apart from one another for defining a pathway of movement and an en... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7155851 | Collection holder The present invention provides a collection holder which allows a plurality of collection pieces of given shapes to be attached thereto for display. The collection holder is for mounting thereto the collection pieces of given shapes, being formed in a polyhedron wit... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134472 | Pinch resistant sectional door with decorative components and method of attachment A sectional door (20) having a plurality of panels (21) joined for moving between open and closed positions of the door and having pinch resistant panel-to-panel interfaces (41), said panels having a body portion (21′) spacing said inte... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131227 | Advertising medium for helmet or hat A method of advertising comprising providing a sheet of advertising material having a front surface, front surface having advertising information thereon. The method also includes providing a sporting helmet having a head accepting portion and a facemask and connect... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128798 | Magnetic substrates, composition and method for making the same A process of making a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer including the steps of providing a magnetic composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-%... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125595 | Multiple-component magnetic mat A multi-component floor mat that, in one embodiment, is comprised of a first base or frame portion, intended to be positioned on the floor, that is dimensioned to accommodate a second flexible textile mat or rug portion that is releasably held in place on or in said... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121621 | Information placard holder for a stadium seat A flexible panel having an window aperture with a clear covering and a cooperating pocket behind the window for holding an information containing placard. One embodiment utilizes a magnetic frame for attachment to a surface. Another embodiment uses an angled bracket... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7078085 | Cover for metal office furniture A magnetic decorative cover for metal office furniture. The cover is a lamination of a decorative layer to a magnetic sheet. The decorative layer is selected from a wide variety of materials to provide a desired appearance, to coordinate an office decor, or to blend... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7065839 | Magnetic bookmark utilizing built-in fulcrum and levers A magnetic clip comprising a combined magnetic member/second firm plate unit (34) lever, and a second flexible film (27) which is wrapped around and attached to said combined magnetic member/second firm plate unit lever, and an opposing ferric armature... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056860 | Print protection, embedded print protected page, embedded text page, embedded text kit, and methods relating thereto As a writing surface, the invention provides a waterproof solid sheet that has been formed from a polyvinyl chloride and that has at least one writing face that receives controllably semi-permanent ink writing. The writing is only controllably removable from the wri... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051466 | Breakaway sign post with magnetically coupled sections An improved sign post assembly (10) for roadway use is provided wherein a sign post (12) includes a lower section (16) adapted for anchoring to the earth, a mating upper section (20) and a magnetic coupling assembly (24) for mainta... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048123 | Product container with removably attached magnet A product container configured to be magnetically affixed to a support surface to contain and dispense a product in a location adjacent to the support surface includes an enclosure configured to contain the product and to provide for dispensing of the product theref... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040665 | Carrier sheet with integrated detachable die-cut card having a magnet material backing A carrier sheet comprising a printed paper sheet having an integrated detachable card with a magnetic backing and method of manufacturing same is described. The carrier sheet is comprised of a printed paper sheet having printed matter on at least a front face thereo... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7024811 | Magnet picture pals A holder for an object such as a photograph or a calendar. The holder may include either three or four layers. If made of three layers, there is an object engaging non-slip layer, a layer with magnetic properties that bears against the non-slip layer and an outer tr... | 04/11/2006 |
